Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Fadnavis Calls CJP’s Election Commission Criticism a Fake Narrative
A political group and other organizations held a protest in Mumbai.
They said there were problems with a review of voter lists called the Special Intensive Revision.
The group’s spokesperson criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and sought his resignation.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the accusations against the Election Commission were a fake narrative.
He said a press conference by three Election Commissioners had answered the criticism.
Minister Ashish Shelar said people could use official complaints and court processes if they had concerns.
Police had not given permission for the gathering, according to the article.
Some nearby residents said protests made it harder to use the park and affected traffic.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said criticism of the Election Commission had been disproved by a recent press conference involving three Election Commissioners.
Cockroach Janata Party activists and civil society groups protested at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das called Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar a “traitor” and demanded his resignation.
Minister Ashish Shelar said protesters should use the Election Commission’s claims, objections and hearings process or pursue legal remedies instead of holding demonstrations.
Some Shivaji Park residents said repeated protests had caused inconvenience, traffic problems and disruption near schools and a hospital.
- Who
- Cockroach Janata Party activists, civil society groups, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, state ministers and Shivaji Park residents.
- What
- A protest was held against the Election Commission over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision process, while government figures rejected the allegations.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Shivaji Park in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Protesters sought action against Gyanesh Kumar and raised concerns about the electoral-roll revision; officials said legal and administrative remedies were available, while residents objected to disruption caused by demonstrations.
Protesters and Local Critics
Government and Election Commission Supporters
Allegations about the electoral-roll revision
Protesters and Local Critics
CJP activists and civil society groups alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision and demanded action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Government and Election Commission Supporters
Fadnavis and ministers said the allegations had been disproved and described the criticism as a fake narrative.
How grievances should be pursued
Protesters and Local Critics
Protesters argued that public demonstrations were necessary to raise concerns about the Election Commission and the revision process.
Government and Election Commission Supporters
Ashish Shelar said citizens and political parties could file claims and objections, attend hearings, submit documents, approach the Election Commission or seek judicial remedies.
Impact of the Shivaji Park protest
Protesters and Local Critics
CJP called for public participation in a major demonstration against the Election Commission.
Government and Election Commission Supporters
Some residents said repeated protests disrupted walks, traffic and nearby schools and a hospital, creating inconvenience for local people.
- Protest organizers
- Cockroach Janata Party activists and other civil society organizations.
- Location
- Shivaji Park, Mumbai.
- Issue raised
- Alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
- Government response
- Devendra Fadnavis called the criticism a “fake narrative” that had been busted after a press conference by three Election Commissioners.
- Chief Election Commissioner named
- Gyanesh Kumar.
- Permission and security
- The protest was held despite Mumbai Police denying permission, and heavy police deployment was reported.
- Local concerns
- Residents cited inconvenience, traffic disruption and the proximity of schools and a hospital.
